📋 Mapping Codebases
Generate navigable code maps for unfamiliar codebases. Use when exploring a new codebase, needing to understand project structure, or before diving into code modifications. Extracts exports/imports via AST (tree-sitter) to create _MAP.md files per directory. Triggers on "map this codebase", "underst
npx playbooks add skill oaustegard/claude-skills --skill mapping-codebases
About Mapping Codebases
Generate navigable code maps for unfamiliar codebases. Use when exploring a new codebase, needing to understand project structure, or before diving into code modifications. Extracts exports/imports via AST (tree-sitter) to create _MAP.md files per directory. Triggers on "map this codebase", "underst
At 41 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized developer workflow expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Streamlining git workflows and commit conventions
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
- Managing monorepos and multi-package projects
- Automating release notes and changelogs
Example Prompts
System Prompt (41 words)
Generate navigable code maps for unfamiliar codebases. Use when exploring a new codebase, needing to understand project structure, or before diving into code modifications. Extracts exports/imports via AST (tree-sitter) to create _MAP.md files per directory. Triggers on "map this codebase", "underst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapping Codebases?
Mapping Codebases is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. Generate navigable code maps for unfamiliar codebases. Use when exploring a new codebase, needing to understand project structure, or before diving into code modifications. Extracts exports/imports via AST (tree-sitter) to create _MAP.md files per directory. Triggers on "map this codebase", "underst. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.
How do I use Mapping Codebases with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill oaustegard/claude-skills --skill mapping-codebases in your terminal to install Mapping Codebases into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Mapping Codebases?
Mapping Codebases is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Mapping Codebases free to use?
Yes, Mapping Codebases is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/oaustegard/claude-skills/tree/main/mapping-codebases. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
